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Medicaid Cuts to Autism (ABA) Services

Tompkins County

Summary

New York State halved Medicaid reimbursement for ABA therapy — now the lowest rate in the country — making it even harder for Medicaid families to find autism providers. The committee tabled a resolution urging restoration so local data can be gathered first.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

State reimbursement cuts could shrink the pool of autism providers accepting Medicaid, shifting families to fewer, costlier options.

✅Who benefits

Passage would help Medicaid families with autistic children keep access to therapy.

⚠️Who could be affected

Medicaid families with autistic children face shrinking provider options as providers exit the network.

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